Closer Monkey

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  • Carlos Martinez could move into the Cardinals’ closer role

    September 6, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Carlos Martinez picked up his first save in four years, a two-inning, four-strikeout, 40-pitch extravaganza that got Cardinal fans really excited on Twitter. After the game, manager Mike Shildt said that the next save chance will be based on freshness and matchups, so we’ll give Jordan Hicks the nod…

  • David Robertson collects another save

    September 1, 2018 New York Yankees – David Robertson picked up another save last night, and went through August without giving up an earned run in 11 appearances. As the Vulture Save Watch noted, Dellin Betances threw 31 pitches in taking the loss on Thursday, so he was likely unavailable. Zach Britton was used in the…

  • Kenley Jansen can’t blame his heart medicine anymore

    August 29, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen’s struggles continued on Tuesday, as he allowed a run in a fourth straight appearance for the first time in his career. Thankfully for the Dodgers, yesterday’s tough outing came in the ninth inning of an 8-2 contest and Jansen finished off an 8-4 win with a nifty…

  • Justin Miller is the Washington closer-du-jour

    August 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs – After Steve Cishek and Carl Edwards Jr. handled the 7th and 8th, things got interesting for Pedro Strop in the 9th. Strop allowed two base runners while recording only one out, after which he was promptly removed. Justin Wilson gave up a hit to the only batter he faced,…

  • X-rays negative, but Kelvin Herrera will still probably miss time

    August 27, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez bounced back with a clean 9th inning on Sunday, though it’s notable that it came in a game that the Phillies were winning by five. The team’s use of Hector Neris going forward also bears watching, as he has been probably the best relief pitcher in baseball…